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How to Avoid Yo-Yo Dieting During Perimenopause
Yo-yo dieting—a cycle of losing weight through restrictive methods only to regain it once the diet ends—is something many women are...

Jo Leccacorvi
Nov 23, 20244 min read


What Are My Nutrition Needs During Perimenopause?
Perimenopause is a natural transition in every woman’s life, but it often comes with unwelcome challenges: fluctuating hormones,...

Jo Leccacorvi
Nov 16, 20245 min read


How to Stay Consistent with Your Health Goals When Your Motivation Dips
Achieving and maintaining health goals can be challenging for anyone, but perimenopausal women often face unique obstacles. During this...

Jo Leccacorvi
Nov 8, 20245 min read


How to Stay Consistent When Adopting a “Forever” Way of Eating During Perimenopause
For many perimenopausal women, dietary changes can feel like yet another uphill battle. With changing hormones, energy fluctuations, and...

Jo Leccacorvi
Oct 25, 20245 min read


Emotional Eating During Perimenopause and How to Manage It
Perimenopause is a time of transition and transformation for many women, often marked by various physical and emotional challenges....

Jo Leccacorvi
Oct 25, 20244 min read


How to Manage Cravings Without Restricting Food
Managing cravings can be a challenge, especially during perimenopause when fluctuating hormones often amplify food desires. The good news...

Jo Leccacorvi
Oct 18, 20245 min read


How to Get 30g of protein in Your Main Meals
As we enter perimenopause, our bodies go through significant changes that can impact our metabolism, muscle mass, and overall well-being....

Jo Leccacorvi
Oct 11, 20244 min read


October: World Menopause Month – Empowering Perimenopausal Women Through Nutrition
October is World Menopause Month, a time to raise awareness about menopause and the many tools women need in their bag to help them...

Jo Leccacorvi
Oct 4, 20245 min read


5 Breakfast Ideas for Perimenopausal Women: Protein-Packed to Start Your Day Right
As women enter perimenopause, their bodies go through hormonal shifts that can lead to a range of challenges, from weight gain to fatigue...

Jo Leccacorvi
Sep 27, 20243 min read


What Actually Is Perimenopause?
Perimenopause is a phase of life that women experience, but it's often surrounded by confusion or misunderstood as just a transition to...

Jo Leccacorvi
Sep 20, 20245 min read


8 Diet Culture Beliefs That Belong in the Bin: A Guide for Perimenopausal Women
Navigating nutrition during perimenopause can be overwhelming, especially with diet culture whispering in your ear about what you...

Jo Leccacorvi
Sep 13, 20245 min read


Dinner inspiration
So I think we’re all in agreement that summer 2024 has been a bit of a shit show and turning it off and back on again hasn’t worked. I...

Jo Leccacorvi
Jul 21, 20243 min read


Navigating irritability during perimenopause: finding your calm in the storm
Perimenopause marks the transitional period leading up to menopause, typically beginning in a woman's 40s, though it can start earlier or...

Jo Leccacorvi
Jul 12, 20245 min read


Understanding and Managing Urinary Issues During Perimenopause
Perimenopause, the transitional phase leading up to menopause, is marked by a variety of physical and emotional changes. Among these,...

Jo Leccacorvi
Jul 6, 20244 min read


Understanding Perimenopause: Navigating the Changes
Perimenopause is a significant phase that brings various changes. Understanding these changes can help you manage them better and where...

Jo Leccacorvi
Jun 21, 20244 min read


Are You Always Thinking About Food?
Navigating perimenopause can feel like an emotional and physical roller coaster. Amongst the hormonal changes, one common struggle many...

Jo Leccacorvi
Jun 15, 20244 min read


Why Restrictive Diets Are a No-No During Perimenopause
Perimenopause, the transitional phase before menopause, brings about significant hormonal changes that can affect your body in various...

Jo Leccacorvi
Jun 8, 20245 min read


How Phytoestrogens Can Help Ease Your Perimenopause Symptoms
As women approach the transitional phase of perimenopause, the fluctuations in hormone levels can bring a variety of uncomfortable...

Jo Leccacorvi
Jun 2, 20243 min read


Bone health during perimenopause and beyond
As women navigate through the of perimenopause, maintaining bone health is crucial. This phase brings about hormonal shifts that can...

Jo Leccacorvi
May 17, 20242 min read


Why a holistic approach is necessary for symptom management during perimenopause
Perimenopause marks a significant phase in a woman's life. It typically begins in your 40s signalling the gradual decline in your sex...

Jo Leccacorvi
May 11, 20243 min read

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